Hoops Rumors

As the Celtics considered how to navigate the tax aprons for the 2025/26 league year entering this offseason, one option they explored was to try to identify prospects who might be willing to accept 80% of the rookie scale amount for the No. 28 pick, writes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). After the NBA sets its rookie scale for first-round picks each year, a … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Celtics, Pacers, Mathurin, Raptors, Bucks

The Cavaliers intend to sign No. 49 overall pick Tyrese Proctor to a multiyear NBA contract, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). While most players in Proctor’s draft range will likely get two-way deals, the Cavs will benefit from a luxury tax perspective from having Proctor on their 15-man roster on the rookie minimum. They were also thrilled that they … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Proctor, Niang, Markovic, Grizzlies, Olbrich, Shulga

As the Celtics work this offseason to move below the restrictive second tax apron, there has been some speculation about the possibility that the team would be willing to trade stars Jaylen Brown and/or Derrick White as part of its roster overhaul. While most reporting on the subject has indicated that Boston has no desire to move either player and is simply listening in case a … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Zarren Dismisses Brown, White Rumors

After previously reporting that the Lakers checked in with the Heat to inquire on Andrew Wiggins‘ price, Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints says the two teams have continued to explore the possibility of a Wiggins trade, though nothing is imminent. As Irwin details, Rui Hachimura and his expiring contract would likely be the centerpiece of any deal, with another expiring contract … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Lakers, Wiggins, Knicks, Celtics, Cavs, Bulls

After having agreed to trades that send out Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics have moved below the second tax apron. However, they may not be done dealing yet. Appearing on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Tuesday night (YouTube link), Shams Charania reported that Boston is fielding calls from teams with interest in Jaylen Brown and/or Derrick White. According to Charania, … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Brown, White, Holiday, Hawks, NAW, Collins

Hornets restricted free agent Tre Mann has fully recovered from his back disc herniation, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (Twitter link). Mann has participated in all of Charlotte’s offseason activity and 5-on-5 scrimmages after playing in just 13 games last season. The Hornets, who hold his Bird rights, must make a $6.96MM qualifying offer in the coming days in order to make … [Read more...] about Hornets Notes: Mann, Turnaround, Chasse

The Celtics and Trail Blazers have agreed to a trade that will send Jrue Holiday to Portland in exchange for Anfernee Simons and a pair of second-round picks, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The second-rounders going to Boston will be the Knicks’ 2030 pick and the Trail Blazers’ own 2031 selection, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). The … [Read more...] about Celtics To Trade Holiday To Blazers For Simons, Second-Round Picks

Asked during a radio appearance on Sactown Sports 1140 (YouTube link) this week about the Kings‘ offseason plans and whether new general manager Scott Perry might make drastic changes to the roster, Sam Amick of The Athletic said Sacramento is exploring “a lot” of possibilities. “I don’t know how much they’re going to overhaul the roster,” Amick said (hat tip to Brian Robb of … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Kings, Holiday, Young, Wizards, Celtics, Wolves